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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 11:1
Full-Time Student Population 2,897
Part-Time Student Population 36
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 241
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 57
Total FT Faculty 249
Faculty with Terminal Degree 92%
Average Faculty Salary $84,784
Full-Time Retention Rate 98%
Transfer-Out Rate 4%
Graduation Rate 93%
Programs/Majors Offered 22
Average Course Load 16 credits (4 courses)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 55%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 44%
  • 50 or More Students: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The students almost unanimously praise their professors for their interest in the course material and their efforts to make potentially boring classes interesting. Professors at Holy Cross are true educators. They all want to see their students develop into not just informed individuals but critical-thinking men and women. Professors’ passion for their subject matter carries through into the classroom, where students are inspired by, and therefore enjoy, their classes.

As a small institution with a caring faculty, students are not just numbers. Many professors seek out personal relationships with their students that last beyond the end of the semester. Professors often go out of their way to ensure the success of their students, and it is this kind of personal, caring, and nurturing environment that is the hallmark of a Holy Cross education. The professors make themselves readily available to all of their students. There is no question that Holy Cross gives its students a truly first-rate, first-class education.

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Academics at College of the Holy Cross

dkingchc11

Political Science and Government '15

4.6
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Profs Are Always Available

Really satisfied with the rigor of the education, especially the Political Science department. Its stimulating, sometimes a bit much, but, overall, it is worth it. To help with the work load, the professors are always available to help with any problems. They have scheduled office hours, but they can also make appointments outside of those allotted periods of time

Mar 07, 2012

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shea1684

Latin and Ancient Greek Studies '15

5.0
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Professors

The professors are outstanding. My teachers all know me personally even though I do not frequent office hours. They are all passionate and very involved with the students. My teachers inspire me.

Feb 12, 2012

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Hocro14

English '14

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English Major

Each major is uniquely challenging and requires a lot of work. However, the best thing about Holy Vross is that each major is experienced by the students because of the Holy Cross liberal arts common requirements.

The English major is great and very challenging. The professors are hard graders. The curriculum expects you to learn different writings from various historical periods and styles.

Aug 16, 2011

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User rating for College of the Holy Cross - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 25 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
Degrees Awarded Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Economics and Econometrics: 8%
  • English Language Studies: 6%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 6%
  • Psychology: 6%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Dinand Library is by far the largest and most popular library.
  • Each dorm has a study room in the basement
  • For light reading, Cool Beans and Crossroads in Hogan provide the best mix of sociability and studying.
  • Rehm Library (located in Smith)
  • The science library, or the SciLi, (of?cially the O’Callahan Library in Swords Hall)
Did You Know?
  • Holy Cross is in the top 3 percent of four-year colleges for the number of students going on to earn doctorates.
  • The Montserrat program for first-year students is a unique blending of education and living. Each student is put in a small seminar for the full first year and lives in a dorm with students in similar classes. The program aims to create out-of-class discussions and help students transition to college academics.
  • Dinand has individual study carrels placed throughout the stacks, large group tables in the main reading room, and small tables in the blue room (where talking and noise are permitted).

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Hometown
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Major
English/Religious Studies

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